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Amber acquires Charge HQ to boost EV charging solutions
Cartech

Amber acquires Charge HQ to boost EV charging solutions

Amber has acquired Charge HQ, enhancing its electric vehicle charging solutions in Australia with advanced energy management technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

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Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Firewalls

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, solidifying its position as a top cybersecurity provider with enhanced comprehensive services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%
Marketing Technologies

Full-funnel strategies boost ecommerce conversion rates 38%

A recent report from Nest Commerce reveals a 38% boost in year-on-year conversion rates for ecommerce brands using full-funnel strategies, amidst a £100 million media spend.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue
Customer Experience

Employment Hero reaches AUD $250M in annual recurring revenue

Employment Hero has surpassed AUD $250 million in annualised recurring revenue, bolstering its mission to streamline employment processes for over 300,000 global businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million
Malware

Sophos acquires Secureworks for USD $859 million

Sophos has acquired Secureworks for USD $859 million, enhancing its Managed Detection and Response services for over 28,000 global organisations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024
Manufacturing

IFS reports strongest financial results for 2024

IFS has announced record financial results for the year ending December 31, 2024, with ARR exceeding EUR €1 billion driven by strong demand for Industrial AI solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Arctic Wolf finalises acquisition of BlackBerry's Cylance

Arctic Wolf has acquired BlackBerry's Cylance to boost its Aurora platform, integrating advanced AI-driven security capabilities for enhanced endpoint protection.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
SAS named category leader in model risk management 2024
DevOps

SAS named category leader in model risk management 2024

SAS has been named a category leader in Chartis Research's Model Risk Management Solutions 2024 report for the 11th consecutive year, showcasing its dominance in model governance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Mirantis unveils Rockoon to simplify OpenStack on Kubernetes
Virtualisation

Mirantis unveils Rockoon to simplify OpenStack on Kubernetes

Mirantis has unveiled Rockoon, an open-source toolset aimed at simplifying OpenStack management on Kubernetes amidst rising interest following Broadcom's VMware acquisition.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Nextiva survey reveals CX's growing importance for revenue
Customer Experience

Nextiva survey reveals CX's growing importance for revenue

A recent survey reveals a pivotal shift in customer experience's significance, with 96% of CX leaders reporting corporate recognition as a revenue driver.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits
Data Protection

BackBox unveils network platform, reports record profits

BackBox has launched its Network Cyber Resilience Platform and reported record profits in 2024, marking a historic financial success for the firm.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

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Syrenis appoints Adam Binks as new Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Syrenis appoints Adam Binks as new Chief Executive Officer

Syrenis has appointed Adam Binks as CEO, bringing his expertise from SysGroup to lead the company's growth in the booming consent management market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
NFON aims for market leadership with new AI strategy
Digital Transformation

NFON aims for market leadership with new AI strategy

NFON has unveiled its ambitious NFON NEXT 2027 strategy, aiming for market leadership in AI-driven business communications and significant revenue growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Sectigo acquires Entrust's certificate business to expand
Encryption

Sectigo acquires Entrust's certificate business to expand

Sectigo has acquired Entrust's public certificate business, doubling its operations and enhancing its market presence in the rapidly evolving digital security landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Co-op app pre-installed on Samsung phones in UK tie-up
Unified Communications

Co-op app pre-installed on Samsung phones in UK tie-up

Co-op has partnered with Dentsu to pre-install its membership app on over 20,000 Samsung devices in the UK, enhancing user engagement and convenience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
AI-managed data will help retailers avoid another sales slump in 2025
Marketing Technologies

AI-managed data will help retailers avoid another sales slump in 2025

Retailers are gearing up for a recovery in 2025 by leveraging AI to harness customer data, aiming to tailor their offerings amidst changing consumer habits.

By Matthew Biboud-Lubeck • 6 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion
Fintech

UK FinTech funding drops 2% in 2024 to USD $4.9 billion

Funding for UK FinTech startups dipped 2% to USD $4.9 billion in 2024, marking a five-year low amidst growing regulatory challenges and economic concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025